How do you rig your stage bottle/deco bottle reg and spg? After experimenting with a few different ways here is how mine is set up. I like full size spgs on stages so they’re easier to read. This is important when you want to drop it in a cave when you hit a planned pressure. Mid-size button gauges are fine on deco bottles because you just need t…[Read more]

We are saddened by the loss of Dr. Garman during his attempt to set the world record for deep diving. I’m posting this article about it here in Tech Divers and in Learning Experiences. I think this is one of those articles every diver should read. Even if you never plan to do tech diving it still applies.

Bolt snaps are the experienced divers’ choice to attach equipment to a rig. Divers should avoid metal to metal connections so that in the event of an entanglement a knife or line cutter can be used to release pieces of equipment. I’ve shown many divers this safe, secure tie for attaching a bolt snap or just about anything on your gear. If applied…[Read more]